Kate’s affinity for racquet sports comes naturally: she’s a Wimbledon regular and patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, and has a history as a field hockey captain and cold-water swimmer. That competitive edge shows at home too — tennis figures have mentioned Prince William admits he finds competing with her tough.
The Princess also revealed the couple’s three children — Prince George, 12; Princess Charlotte, 11; and Prince Louis, 8 — share the sporting enthusiasm. She said they were allowed to stay up to watch an Aston Villa match William attended, and the family’s loud support even includes little Louis.